Norwegian Joy Cruise Reviews

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Not up to expectations.

Review for a Caribbean - Western Cruise on Norwegian Joy

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NSAHO79
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

We booked the Haven experience on the NCL Joy over eight months ago. We are Platinum on NCL and have sailed on most of their ships (some twice) and had mostly positive experiences. Previously we had sailed on MSC Yacht Club (twice) and just loved it. I presumed that NCL’s Haven would be the same although it is a lot more expensive now and we knew we could not afford it again. We arranged ...
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Sail Date: October 2023

Cabin Type: Haven Penthouse Suite with Balcony


Amazing vacation on the Joy

Review for a Caribbean - Western Cruise on Norwegian Joy

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Frankat777
2-5 Cruises • Age 50s

Wow! What a great Cruise!!! We left Montreal Airport October 28th Around 7h45 am ( 1 hour late ) with Air Transat ( arrangements made by NCL ) We were very happy with NCL arrangements ( perfect hours and they took care of everything ) We arrived in Fort Lauderdale around 11h15 and we waited for our NCL transport for à while ( we were about 50 people from the Air plane to go on NCL Joy ) ...
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Sail Date: October 2023

Cabin Type: Family Inside


Awesome crew, beautiful ship!

Review for a Caribbean - All Cruise on Norwegian Joy

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justmike57
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s

We chose this cruise because it went to ports we hadn't been to. The weather wasn't great, lots of rain on a few port days. But the amenities on the ship more than compensated for the weather. The ship is beautiful and we found it easy to get around. Our favorite hangout spot was the Observation Lounge. It featured comfortable seating where we spent time reading, relaxing and watching panoramic ...
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Sail Date: October 2023

Cabin Type: Mid-ship Balcony Stateroom


Disappointed NCL experience

Review for a Caribbean - All Cruise on Norwegian Joy

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John50 Traveler
2-5 Cruises • Age 70s

Chose this cruise for a reunion of friends. Food - poor for specialty restaurants - meat entrees ordered were tough and chewy, Rib Eye and Pork Loin in Cagneys and NY Strip in Teppanyaki. Buffet food in Garden Cafe was average. Bar food in Local was average. Food in Manhattan, Savor and Taste were average. Wait staff - NCL did a poor job training their wait staff. Staff in Manhattan, Savor, ...
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Sail Date: October 2023

Cabin Type: Mid-ship Balcony Stateroom


Being gluten sensitive on NCL's Joy.

Review for a Caribbean - All Cruise on Norwegian Joy

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akebog
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

We cruised with a large group of 58 people. The 12 day re-positioning cruise left from NY & we flew home from Miami. I read many reviews about NCL's policy for people with gluten intolerance & felt safe going. I met with an assistant dining room manager & she met with me every night with the menus for the following day. I learned that NCL has a separate kitchen for preparing gluten free foods. ...
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Sail Date: October 2023

Cabin Type: Mid-ship Balcony Stateroom

Traveled with disabled person


Review Ship Norwegian Joy & Call out a couple vacation heros

Review for a Caribbean - All Cruise on Norwegian Joy

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sbbkgreen
6-10 Cruises • Age 50s

I recently had the opportunity to embark on a cruise aboard the Norwegian Joy Cruise Ship, and I must say it was a mixed experience. While there were some aspects of the cruise that I found less than satisfying, there were also standout moments that made it memorable. Let's start with the less positive aspects of the cruise. The food at the buffet left much to be desired. It wasn't always ...
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Sail Date: October 2023

Cabin Type: Concierge Penthouse with Balcony


Norwegian Joy – 5-Night Bermuda

Review for a Bermuda Cruise on Norwegian Joy

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BirdTravels
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

BACKGROUND INFORMATION This was a 5-day cruise on the beautiful Norwegian Joy from New York to Bermuda. This voyage concluded the Joy’s Bermuda and New England/Canada season. After this cruise, the Joy repositioned from New York to Miami to sail some fantastic Caribbean, Southern Caribbean, and Panama itineraries. We sailed this itinerary, exactly 1 year ago, on the U.S. inaugural voyage ...
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Sail Date: October 2023

Cabin Type: Family Mini-Suite with Balcony


Food is a 5 - other is 3

Review for a Bermuda Cruise on Norwegian Joy

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JerseyHorseLover
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

A group of 61 of us came on this cruise and Bermuda has been always on my list to visit. I have been on 10 cruises and this is my 2nd with Norwegian. Going out of NYC was a hot mess. 8 times I have gone out of Miami. We left the ferry from weehawken and had to use maps on our phones where to go. Once we entered the pier, it was a hot mess. People were lined up waiting to board like it was Newark ...
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Sail Date: October 2023


Kings of nickel and dimeing to death!!

Review for a Canada & New England Cruise on Norwegian Joy

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Ibemkee1
10+ Cruises • Age 50s

Only a few well priced cruises in Canada to see the fall foliage. I am even a travel agent and wow not impressed at all. Goods: Checking in was fast. Ship in good overall condition. Virtual Family cabin nice size. Bads: Nickel and dime everything!!!! Want a outside towel— charge 2 ginger ales 8.87 already paid gratuity in my fees. Why are we being charged an ...
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Sail Date: October 2023

Cabin Type: Mid-ship Oceanview Stateroom with Large Picture Window


Loved the Cruise - Disappointed with the Joy

Review for a Canada & New England Cruise on Norwegian Joy

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lv2cr00z
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

We chose this cruise for the itinerary as it included Newfoundland and Saguenay. Ports were all great. Loved the itinerary. We have completed over 20 cruises and this was our 5th on NCL. We have always enjoyed the entertainment and while the food has not always been the best at sea, we have always enjoyed the specialty restaurants and the main dining areas have been good to very good. We ...
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Sail Date: October 2023

Cabin Type: Aft-facing Balcony Stateroom

Traveled with disabled person


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